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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
APECULIAR BIGAMY Law.

The court Of Queens Bench has decided
that any married Canadian citizen ac-
cording to the law Of bigamy, who
crosses the line and marries again in the
United States. cannot on his return, be
prosecuted successfully for bigamy. pro-
vided he did not leave Canada with the
intention to commit the Offense.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

A short time ago q visiting English
man of some note declared that this
country was bore, because there were
no old ruins In it. Some citizen should
have pointed out to him Jim Blaine and
Ben Butler. Americans lose a good deal
by not calling the attention Of foreigners
TO their curiosities, and in this way we
get bad reputation abroad.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

A Dubuque Prohibition undert aker,
ordering stock from a Michigan coffin
factory added: "Put in one of the cask-
cts gallon of Old Crow whisky and
bill as embalmiug fluid.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

Nearly all Of our groceries have added
or are adding bar room to their estab-
lishments, the license now required for
selling liquor by the drink being no
greater than for selling by the bottle
OpelOusas Courier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

Our town is steadily improving, new
streets are being opened up, and in every
direction you can see new buildings in
course Of erection. And, with all this,
we need a new Court House and q Mar
ket House, and also Park.-Lake Char
lea Commercial.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
N OF ICE.

The Union Baptist Church Of this town
has adopted resolution to revise the act
OF Incorporation of said church, for a
better administration. The Rev. A.
Hamilton, who is now the pastor of said
church Is u blessing to the cOngrega-
ton.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

President Cleveland has successfully
defended and upheld the right of the
colored citizens to vote as they see fit
and to associate politically with what
ever political Organizatiod they prefer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

1t Is estimated that the number Of
people at the Catholic Church last Sun
day evening, to listen to the sermon of
Rev. F. A. POnche, was over two thou
sand-Lafayettd Advertiser.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
CONVENT OF MERCY,
St. Martinsyille. la.

This Institute offers superior advanta-
ges TO Porents DESTROYS Of giving thier
children solid and refined Education.
Terms Of tuition. Music etc., moderate.
For particulars apply to
SISTERS OF MERCY.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
E. r. KNIGHT,

Takes this method of in
forming the public in general
and his friends in particular
that he has resumed business
at the old stand, and will be
happy to serve them to the
best of his ability, and with
the best of everything in the
grocery line. Call and be.
convinced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09

astrous in its effects, especially when the
animal In question is very young. Over
feeding always serves to stunt the growth
of the animal, which is accomplished by
weakening the digestive organs, and IN
this condition the system soon becomes
loaded with highly injurious matter, and
oftentimes will not only stunt the growth
of the animal, but will reduce the weigh.
previously gained.
What should be most desirable for
breeders to obtain with their stock is a
large franc well supplied with strong
muscles, and this can only be accomplish
ed to the best advantage by feeding them
with this object in view during their
early life. Always guard against feeding
strictly flesh producing food, for excess
sive fat is quite burdensome to the young
animal, and it is not what they should
have by any means. The trouble general
ly is that the breeder is too anxious to
have his young stock grow fast, so as to
be large in proportion to their age, but
il would be much better for all concerned
if the qualities of utility and real value
were studied more carefully, and brought
out to the best possible advantage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Buffalo Bill Enjoys London.

London World
Buffalo Bill'' is enjoying London life
thoroughly. He has supped at the Garrick,
and at the Lyceum with Mr.. Irving; he
has been able to compare the" Inferno"
of Mephistopneles and the paradise" Of
"The forty Thieves; and he has made
personal acquaintance with "The Butler"
The scene at Drury Lane on Friday was
very curious one. Mr.. Cody sat in the
royal box with Mr.. Nate Salisbury. OPP
posite sat Buck Taylor King of the Cow
boys, and his followers; and the "Slips"
were given up to Ogilasa, chief of the
Sioux, an-kan-ki-yan, Tata-ka- ahaga,
and the rest of the Araphoes, Cheyennes
Shoshones and Ogaballas, with their wives
and children, all in their war-paint and
finest features. Mr.. Henry Chaplin came
up from the House with Colonel Hughes
Hallett to make the acquaintance of the
men of the wild west. Lord Royston and
Mr.Herbert Wilson were amongst the
audience and Mr.. Taylor and Mr.. Cody
were surprised to find themselves uncom
fertably dwarfed by Mr.. Oswald Ames.
The Americans revelled in the capers of
Paul Martinetti and Charles Lauri; and
when the two Jubilee" Indians appeared
in the procession they were greeted with
a shout of delight by their friends in
front. The evening will be long remen
bered in the 'ranch" at West Kingston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
PRIVATE Fortunes IN ANCIENT TIMES.

Cresus possessed in landed property
fortune equal to e1,6OO,000, besides a
arge sum of money, slaves and furni-
tlure.
The philosopher Seneca had a fortune
of e2,5OO,O0O.
Lentulus. the soothsayer, had fortune
of e3,5OO,0OO.
Tiberius, at his death, left e23, 1926, 900,
which Caligula spent in less than ten
months.
Caesar, before he entered upon any of
fee, owed e2,904,0O0.
Antony owed 100000 at the ides of
March, paid it before the kalends of April,
and squandered e147, 100000 of the pub
lie money.
Apicius expended in debauchery $780,
900.
Cleopatra, at an entertainment, gave
Anthony, dissolved in vinegar, who swal-
lowed it, pearl worth $4,000.
Esopus paid for single dish 100000.
Caligula spent for one supper 100000.
Helfogabalus spent for one meal e20,-
900.
Lucullus usually paid 100000, for re-
past.
MESSIAH gave 100000 for the house of
Anthony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09

Glover contains more water than any
other grasses. Consequently it requires
longer time to cure it properly. Cur
ing is better accomplished in the cock
than in the sun, for the succulent leaves
and tender blossoms of clover, if expos
ed to the scorching heat, are Drowned
and lose their sweetness. Previous to
storing in the barn the cock ought to be
turned over and exposed long enough to
dry the hay which lies close to the
ground.
Glover as it lies scattered by the
mower, will be injured if the dew falls
upon it.
Clover hay will not shed rain, and
hence when stacked out in the fields may
be protected either with patent covers.
matching Or thick top covering of
wheat straw.
Great care should be exercised in pro-
perly forming the cocks, in view of wet
weather, when meadow hay is to remain
in the cocks for as indefinite time. First
of all, do not make the cocks too large,
and let them be as sharp at the top as
possible, with the sides nearly perpen-
dicular, and finally, provide them with
cloth caps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09

To disinfect house, fumigate by burn
ing sulphur or tar; then whitewash and
paint.
Eye Water.-For infamed eyes use the
juice of the strawberry after being strain
ed and settled.
A vegetable acid, such as lemon juice
or cider, is said to be a specific for most
cases of scarlet fever.
A mote may be removed from the eye,
or the pain at least alleviated, by putting
grain of faxseed under the lid.
A tea made of chestnut leaves, and
drank in the place of water. is said to
have cured many obstinate cases of
dropsy.
A tea made of ripe or dried wortleber-
ries, and drank in the place of water, is a
speedy cure for many forms of scrofu-
lous difficulties.
Turpentine, in doses Of twenty or thirty
minims, will not only remove the head
ache, but produce, in wonderful manner,
| a soothing influence.
Oil of cinnamon will cause the disap-
pearance of warts, however hard. large
or dense they may be. The application
gives rise to neither pain nor suppura-
ton.
When the nose threatens to bleed ex-
cessively, it can sometimes be arrested
| by putting the feet in hot water, or by
applying a mustard plaster between the
shoulders.
Earache.-Take bit of cottOn-batting
put upon it a pinch of black pepper,
| gather it up and tie it, dip it in sweet oil,
| and insert it in the ear. Put flannel
bandage over the head to.keep it warm. 1t
| will give Immediate relief.
| Any kind of bath, or any other pro-
coss that will produce general pres pira-
| ton, and thus bring about a reaction,
will cure cold. Simply inhaling fresh
air largely, by deep Inspirations, is SUI
| ficient to nip an incipient cold in the bud.
The very simple remedy of common
salt has cured many cases of fever and
ague. A teaspoonful taken il water, and
| a teaspoonful deposited inside each stock
| ing next to the foot, as the chill is COM
| ing on. This comprises the whole of the
| treatment.
Cure for Dandruff.-Make prepare
| ton of one ounce of flour of sulphur and
one quart of water, agitate the mixture
at frequent intervals for few hours, then
pour off the clear liquid, and saturate
the head with this every morning. In a
few weeks every trace of the dandruff will
| disappear, and the hair will become soft
| and glossy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Nike Kelly INDICATED.
Chicago News.

"Kelley is getting i'll his work to-
day."
"That is whatwe got our $4,000 for
swat till Kelly gets hold of one OF
Spaldings gay pitchers tomorrow"
These were the remarks that were
handed around yesterday afternoon at
Clayton's as the reports came in from the
ball game between the Bostons and Chi
Cages. Everybody seemed glad that the
Chicagos were getting the worst of It.
and something like a cheer went up
when the score was announced as to 2
in favor of the Bostons.
'Spalding should never have released
Pyle" said one old sport. "Pyle was a
promising colt; he'd have been all right
if Spalding had put binders on him."
In the evening the following soulful
poem appeared on the blackboard:
They say that Kelly cannot play
The noble game of ball;
But what in thunder would you call
The game he played to-day?
With Baby pounded black and blue
Wherein consists the funs
Our club is beaten to
Or rather4 to 2.
If Spalding is as cute as when
He sold the gallus Mike,
He'll straghtway down to Boston pike
And buy MIN back again,
He can't play ball? That may BE true,
But get him back once more.
And you could bet your life the score
Would not be 70 2,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09

by stream flowing down rugged run
called after the founder of the mill. The
latter is, as might be expected, rude
structure. Originally it consisted of but
one story, and the lines where Washing
ton left off and the improvements, such
as they were, begun are plainly discern
IDLE. The name of the present proprietor
is Samuel Smith, who takes pride out OF
the fact that it has been kept in th sSmith
family since it passed from the possess
ion of the illustrious founder. To the
east of this is to be seen two of the block
houses In which Washington's slaves wer
aoused-the only ones remaining through
the years since their occupancy. Still
further east on the elevation stands the
house of Mr.. Hersey, one of the original
owners of that portion of the grant to
Washington upon which Perryopolis was
built
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
FOR THE FARMER.
Cabbage Insects
Vick'S Magazine.

The cabbage is one of the most i'm
pOrtant vegetables, and its insect enemies
are numerous and destructive. The fol-
lowing are probably the most prevalent
and mischievous of them. Cut-worms, or
Larvae of several species of insects, are
often very troublesome when cab
bage plants are first set out. They work
at night, and eat through the stem of the
plants at the surface of the ground. Prof.
Riley has lured these creatures to their
death, and it can be done every time.
The method is to bait with poisoned
leaves, lay them over the surface of the
soil about 10 or Is feet apart, covering
the whole plat or field few days before
planting. The leaves to be employed
are those of cabbage. turnip lettuce Or
clover; a tablespoonful of paris green is
mixed with pail of water and kept we'll
stirred. In these the few leaves are dip
ped and then distributed over the ground !;
or the leaves can be moistened and then
busted with paris green mixed with -four,
IN the proportion of one part of the pois-
on to twenty of -four. Two such applica-
tions, three or four days apart, will clear
the field of cut-worms. The cabbage
worm, pieris rape, the common green
worm that feeds on the leaves of the
growing plants, can easily be destroyed
and at lite cost by the use of buhach,
Persian insect powder or a particular
preparation of it which is insect exter-
minator. This is applied in the dry form,
blown on with the bellows adapted for
the purpose. The cabbage fly Anthomyia
brassicoe), which deposits its eggs on the
stems of the young cabbage plants, is
often troublesome. The maggots, when
Matched out, work into and downward
through the stem, or groove along the
bark, until they reach the root, upon
which they feed, when the plant dies.
One of the best remedies proposed is to
scatter slaked lime, ashes or coal dust
around the stem of each plant, leaving a
few planks here and there through the
field unprotected, in order that the flies
may visit them and lay their eggs. These
plants the flies will seek out and leave
the Others untouched. The plants they
have been visited will soon show the
effects of the insects, and can then be
pulled up aud burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Gen. Sherman'S Portrait.
n. Y. Tribune.

A ife-size oil portrait of General W.
T. Sherman has just been completed in
the studio of that veteran artist, J. 81.
Beard. 1t represents sold Tecumsehn In
his generals uniform, sested in a large
armchair beside a table on which there
are two volumes. One of them is in
scribed Georgia: Maps and Charts" To
the other the artist had intended to give
the title Napoleon and His Wars" When
General Sherman learned of Mr.. Boards
intention, he said quietly:
"No, do not do that. Put there the
name of the man who made Napoleon.
l will give it to YOU"
Then he wrote out this title: "Jomini:
Art de Guerre." Although General Sher-
man is great admirer of Napoleon the
Great, he has greater admiration for
the writings of Jomini, of which his re-
mark in the studio was an indication
In talking about his model, the artist said
to me:
General Sherman was always punctul
to the minute for his sittings. He sat
for me nine or ten times, but he never
could keep still for any length of time at
any sitting. He would constantly apol-
ogise for the fact that he could not keep
still. While it is difficult to take a good
portrait of such subject, got used to
it on the first or second sitting"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Development of the Young Stock.

OeO 4. MaTSLOn III hanSaS aTHlol.
Nearly all breeds Of animals are Just
what their respective breeders make of
them, and are generally very quick to
show the effect of either good or bad
treatment. The only proper way is to
begin right in the start, and keep it up
as long as the animal is kept On the place.
The kind of food furnished to young
animals during the earliest part of their
existence. has an important influence on
their character and usefulness in after
life, and the profit derived from their
culture is governed to a great extent by
the way they are fed and managed at this
time. Since so much of their future use
fitness depends upon their treatment
when young it would amply pay the
breeder to give them little extra atten-
ton at this time and see that every want
Is applied in the best possible manner.
Tha bad habit of overlooking is an easy
one to fall into AMI is generally very dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Haying Hints.
Practical Farmer

In cloudy weather grass dries but slowly,
and is liable to be stacked or housed with
out sufficient curing. Therefore, the
wisdom, when practicable, of cutting
meadows in fair weather. The precau-
ton should also be observed of cutting
only so much grass at one time as can be
properly handled.
Grasses dry much more rapidly if cut
after the morning dew is off than they
will if cut when the moving is done.
Rapid drying is an absolute necessity
when the best quality of hay is desired.
There is nothing that assists in quick
curing more than a good tedder; farm
ers who have much grass TO harvest will
do well to provide themselves with so val
liable an implement.
The true art of haymaking consists of
curing grass just up to the point at which
1t will do to put into the barn, and no
more, in order to arrest the loss of sugar
and starch at the earliest possible mo-
ment. Grass quickly cured is, other
things being equal, more nutritious than
grass longer exposed to shifting winds
and scorching sunshine.
Some farmers consider one good hay
day sufficient in which to expose the
grass before being housed, while others
require two, even three days. Some pre-
fer TO let it lie on the ground just as it
was left by the mower; others cure it in
the windrow, and still others cure in the
cock.
The difference of practice in the meth-
Cd of curing results chiefly from the
difference existing in the curing quality
of the various grasses. Timothy, for in
stance, cures more readily than herds
grass, while the common grass requires
still longer time than the herds grass.
Timothy will dry sufficiently in one day
if the weather be propitious. During the
early part of the season two days are
usually required for properly curing
heavy grass. Later when the grass is
nearly ripe it can be cured in about one
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
The Gems of the Twelve Months.


In Poland the people have singular
superstition that each month has a par
ticular gem associated with it, which gov
erus and influences the destiny of the per-
sons born in that month. Thus, January
has a jacinth, or garnet, which denotes
consistency, and fidelity in every engage
ment. February-Amethysts insuring
peace of mind. Marcia bloodstone,
denoting courage and secrecy in danger
Gus enterprises. April|Sapphire or
diamond, signifying repentance and in
nocence. May-The green emerald, typ
ical of love. June-An agate, meaning
long life and health. July-Ruby Or
cornelian: which insures the forgetfulness
or cure of evils springing from friend
ship orlove. August-Sardonyx happy
married life. September - Chrysolite,
which preserves from folly. October
Aquamarine or opal, which denotes both
misfortune and hope. November-The
Topaz, bringing the owner fidelity and
friendship. Observation-Disclosures or
malachite, signifying the most brilliant
success and happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
Happiness of the Lowly
Arkansas Travier.

De white folks owns de big houses an
de fine bosses, but eff l waz ter start out
ter look fur happiness would go down
in de quarters among de niggers. Da
mout read outen one O. desc luther-kiver
ed books, nur play on de plan. but da
laugh in de sunshine an make er fiddle
talk we'en it rains. Da lib bout ez long
ez anybody, an dough da mout not hao
en- great artickle printed erbout'em we'en
da die, yit tears from de heart falls on de
coffin, an at ebenin', wen de gear hab
dun been tuck often de mules, yet ken
see, by de tenderness dat dar is erbout
eber one, dat da is all thinkin bout dat
new grade in de ole orchard an at night
wen de 'oman sets down, she has er song
in her mouf for de chile in her lap, an
er tear in her eye fur de pusson dat is
gone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-06-09
THAT SUNDAY DINNER.
ow Good Housewife Can Please an Appre-
ciative Husband.

ow a Good Housewife Can Please an Appre
ciative Husband.
The variety afforded by the markets
for substantial, inviting dinner is sc
great at present that housewives are be-
wildered, and will no doubt be thankful
for a suggestion from the Evening Sun.
The Sunday dinner is the great Ameri-
can meal and In every well-cOnducted
household is regarded as feast and a
thing to be desired. Now that there is
quite demand for spring chickens, cap
ons, and high-priced poultry, winterpack-
ed stock is offered at low prices-not be-
cause of inferiority, but to make room
in the freezers for tbs great summer sup
ply.
A fine pullet can be had at Is cents a
pound, and one weighing four pounds is
sufficiently large. Prepare your fowl so
as to have chicken soup, and roast chick
en- also. Begin your operations fully
four hours before dinner. After you
have properly cleaned the pullet put 1t
over the fire to boil with few red pep
pers and other seasoning. After cutting
off the neck and head cut the claws and
scrape the skin from the feet and legs;
put them together with the liver, heart,
and gizzard, and boil ali gently until the
chicken grows tender. Take it up, and
boil the remainder until the flesh falls
from the bones. When it is sufficiently
boiled add a cup Of rice and boil until
the rice is soft. Two hours boiling is
sufficient
Shad are now at their best, both North
and Connecticut rivers. Wash plump
roe shad, wipe dry, and roll the roe in
-four seasoned with salt and pepper. Fry
it over a moderate fire on both sides.
Now peel a fresh cucumber and prepare
it as usual. Boil a quart of new pototoes
retain half whole and the other half
mashed for croquettes. Serve both
cucumber and the potatoes with the shad.
Prepare the shad for broiling, and
then lay it between the bars of a double
wire grid1ron, well buttered. When done
platter with parsley and lemon cut in
slices. With the potatoes serve cream
sauce made with butter, -four, a pint of
milk, and seasoning. For vegetables
serve either spinach of new cabb age
With the portion of the potatoes retain
ed for croquetts roll in balls dip in crack
er dust, then in beaten egg. Fry these
golden brown in plenty of fat, and revm
with the chicken, sprinkled with parsley.
In roasting the chicken rub it well with
butter, and put in hot oven to brown.
Make brown gravy from the drippings,
and serve with the chicken. Lettuce and
radishes will have their place, and for
dessert rhubarb sauce and rice pudding
will complete an excellent meal.
Give due attention to the aesthetic sur
roundings of the table, and the hard
mornings work will be forgotten in the
satisfaction brought to every number
of the family. Now figure up the cost OF
this dainty dinner,a and it will be found to
come within the limit of $1.50. On q
printed menu itwould appear as follows